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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1925
Page
2
Classified lines list rates per inch and per line for notices and obituaries with minimums. It mentions permanent contracts, one cent a word, and a social note about costumes and a playful quip about dead languages returning. It also notes weather impact on fashion trends in Lin ton with references to go lashes.
Judge Gary foresees an era of great and continued prosperity for the country. While hopeful, if his prophecy proves a fluke he need not worry about where the next meal comes from.
The mortal remains of the late D J Terhune are to find permanent repose in Fairview cemetery. He conceived the burial ground and plotted it, negotiated the purchase of the land, and bought the first lot.
The Citizen prints a sample ballot for the First ward with plans to issue Second and Third ward ballots later. The pages note only the ward councilmen’s names differ at the bottom and urge voters to seek help if unsure how to mark their ballot.
Daily Citizen notes a big game Oct 29 1924 on Oliphant field with Linton high facing Manual Training of Indianapolis. Also reports President of China prisoner in his palace, Lew Warner nets a 60 to 70 pound fish in Eel river, and the civil war veteran Andrew Hattabaugh dies. Weather forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions.
Old red and blue Huskies overwhelmed Kirklin 20 to 0 on the field. Mayor Lew Shank of Indianapolis announces candidacy for governor. Weather outlook calls for cloudy skies and possible rain.
General Foch of France was wildly greeted by millions of Americans at New York. A Methodist choir gave an elaborate welcome at the home of Mrs C. T. Sherwood. An independent football team was organized. Weather reported as rain and much colder.
Linton Lodge No 560 F and A M will meet in regular session this evening at 7 30 o clock. Important business to each member. Full attendance requested by Joseph Curry W M.
The Fortnightly club will be entertained Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Frank Duncan on North Main Street.
All Junior Guards are requested to be present at a very important meeting this evening at 7 o'clock. Supper will be served.
The white mule still and a five gallon jug seized in a Sandborn raid were taken to Vincennes as evidence for Ivan Hill facing federal prohibition charges. Knox circuit court opened with Police Chief Pinkston and prohibition officer Walter Wills testifying for the prosecution.
United Press Dispatch reports Milford and surrounding areas will see cheaper Thanksgiving turkeys at about 46 cents per pound as farms hold larger flocks than in the past decade. Also noted are local hunting records near Peru with odd incidents including a large still fear and a 75 year old groom marrying a 55 year old bride.
In Frankfort a man named Ross Southerland avoided danger when a collapsing house was propped up by him and a judge ordered 40 dollars plus costs. In Kosciusko county two tuberculosis cases found after scanning every cow. In Sullivan the Associated Advertising clubs of the Wabash valley visit for a window display contest judged by guests.
The Elks Ladies and their friends will play cards in the club room Friday evening. All ladies are asked to bring sandwiches to be served at the end of the card party.
In Mays Landing New Jersey on October 20 John W Underhill a Black man aged left more than 100000 in his will. He instructed his money be given to the local school board so that the children will enjoy the fruits of his labor. His will was filed for probate yesterday. The story notes his fortune began from pennies spent in his candy store by school children.
Notice states an election will be held in Linton Greene county Indiana on Tuesday November 3 1925 between 6 am and 6 pm. Officials to be elected include Mayor City Clerk Treasurer two at large councilmen and one councilman for each of the first second and third wards of the city.
Polls open 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at three wards in Linton. First Ward at John Funk’s residence 390 1st Street Northeast. Second Ward at United Brethren Church corner Vincennes and Third Street East. Third Ward at City Hall on A Street Northwest. Clerk Cletus Gill signs the notice.
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